PAXTON SUES DENTAL PROVIDERS, MARKETERS OVER ALLEGED MEDICAID FRAUD SCHEME
MARCH 31, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against multiple dental providers and marketing groups accused of orchestrating a scheme to defraud Texas Medicaid by performing medically unnecessary procedures on patients. According to the lawsuit, the providers allegedly partnered with so-called “marketer defendants” who targeted Medicaid recipients—often low-income families—by offering...
Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Felony Charges
Pedro Sosa March 30, 2026 – Local Hopkins County Law Enforcement officers joined in an effort to assist Greenville PD in a vehicle chase as a suspect vehicle entered Hopkins County. The 2026 Nissan Pickup did not want to stop and rammed one of the Hopkins County vehicles and sped off attempting to evade officers at speeds reaching 115mph. Local law enforcement, in an effort to protect other drivers, flattened the rear tires of...
Paris District Road Report for March 30, 2026
March 27, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting March 30, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their...
Bible Way Light House Church Easter Sunday Service April 5th at 11:00am
March 27, 2026 – Bible Way Light House Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 2026, with Adult Sunday School beginning at 10:00am, and a Worship Service beginning at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome. You can expect food, fellowship, and an Easter Egg hunt following the service. The church is located at 241 County road 4591, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482.
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Upcoming Seminar Early Bird Registration
March 27, 2026 – Below is the flyer for The Hopkins County Genealogical Society annual genealogy seminar on June 20, 2026. Following the “save the date” announcement, they invite you to register now to take advantage of their “Early Bird” rates. Early registrations are greatly appreciated as they help the Genealogical Society determine the necessary venue size. Knowing the attendance numbers early allows...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launches First All-Digital State Wildlife Action Plan in the Nation
March 26, 2026 – AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has launched the nation’s first all-digital State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). The SWAP is Texas’ statewide conservation roadmap for Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their habitats. Maintaining an approved SWAP keeps Texas eligible for about $3 million annually in federal State and Tribal Wildlife Grants, which support conservation research and...
Proposed Kaufman County Development Haulted After State Investigation
March 27, 2026 – KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Plans for a large-scale development in Kaufman County have come to an end following an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to state officials. The proposed project, described by developers as a “sustainable city,” drew widespread attention earlier this year after reports indicated it could house up to 20,000 residents on thousands of acres of rural land near...
Governor Abbott Announces Over $26 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
March 26, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. “Texas is home to over 1.7 million veterans and active duty, reserve personnel, and their families,” said Governor...
Veterinary Science Certificate Program Promotes Early Steps on Career Path
March 26, 2026 – AgriLife Extension program guides students with hands-on training and coursework March 23, 2026 – by Kaydee Free Rural communities across the U.S. face a growing shortage of veterinary professionals, creating challenges for pet owners, livestock producers and agriculture industries. For Steven Perez, Evelyn Arnold and Thomas Gee, the path to becoming veterinarians started in different places but took shape...
TxDOT Rural Transportation Improvement Program 2027-2030 Virtual Public Meeting
March 26, 2026 – PARIS DISTRICT Rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) The 2027 -2030 Rural TIP is underway to identify local projects that are eligible for federal funding. TxDOT’s Paris District will conduct an online virtual public meeting for community members to review projects identified to be included in is the Rural TIP and assess how they reflect the community’s needs and goals. What is the Rural TIP? It...
